Sony Ericsson Xperia SL LT26ii User Guide

User guide

Xperia

LT26ii

™

SL

Contents

Xperia™ SL User guide..................................................................6

Getting started...............................................................................7

Android™ – what and why?................................................................7

Overview.............................................................................................7

Assembly............................................................................................8

Turning the device on and off .............................................................9

Screen lock.......................................................................................10

Setup guide......................................................................................10

Accounts and services......................................................................10

Getting to know your device........................................................12

Using the keys..................................................................................12

Battery..............................................................................................12

Using the touchscreen......................................................................14

Using the lockscreen.........................................................................16

Home screen....................................................................................17

Accessing and using applications......................................................19

Status and notifications.....................................................................22

Settings menu...................................................................................23

Typing text........................................................................................24

Customizing your device...................................................................28

Enhancing the sound output.............................................................31

Memory............................................................................................31

Using a headset ...............................................................................32

Internet and messaging settings........................................................32

Controlling data usage......................................................................33

Mobile network settings....................................................................34

Google Play™..............................................................................36

Getting started with Google Play™....................................................36

Downloading from Google Play™......................................................36

Clearing your application data...........................................................36

Permissions......................................................................................37

Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................37

Calling..........................................................................................38

Emergency calls................................................................................38

Call handling.....................................................................................38

Voicemail..........................................................................................40

Multiple calls.....................................................................................40

Conference calls...............................................................................40

Call settings......................................................................................41

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Contacts ......................................................................................43

About Contacts.................................................................................43

Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................43

Contacts screen overview.................................................................44

Managing your contacts....................................................................45

Communicating with your contacts...................................................46

Sharing your contacts.......................................................................47

Backing up contacts.........................................................................47

Messaging....................................................................................48

Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................48

Text and multimedia message options..............................................49

Google Talk™ ..................................................................................50

Email.............................................................................................51

Getting started with Email.................................................................51

Using e-mail......................................................................................52

"WALKMAN" application .............................................................55

About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................55

Transferring media files to your device ..............................................55

Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................56

Visualizer ..........................................................................................57

Getting more information about a track or artist................................57

Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................57

Managing playlists.............................................................................59

"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................60

Protecting your hearing.....................................................................60

Music services..............................................................................61

TrackID™ technology........................................................................61

Music Unlimited™.............................................................................62

About the PlayNow™ service............................................................62

FM radio.......................................................................................63

About the FM radio...........................................................................63

Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................64

Sound settings..................................................................................64

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................65

Camera.........................................................................................66

About the camera.............................................................................66

Using the still camera........................................................................66

Face detection..................................................................................67

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................67

Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................68

Using still camera settings.................................................................68

Using the video camera.....................................................................71

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Album...........................................................................................75

About Album.....................................................................................75

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................75

Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................75

Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................76

Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................79

Viewing online albums.......................................................................81

Movies..........................................................................................83

About Movies....................................................................................83

Using Movies....................................................................................83

Video Unlimited™........................................................................85

About Video Unlimited™...................................................................85

Renting or buying a video..................................................................85

Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................86

Web browser................................................................................87

About the web browser.....................................................................87

Connectivity.................................................................................88

Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................88

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................91

NFC..................................................................................................93

Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................96

Connecting your device to a computer..............................................98

Connecting your phone to a TV set.................................................100

Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................100

Smart Connect................................................................................101

Synchronizing data on your device............................................103

About synchronizing data on your device........................................103

Synchronizing with Google™..........................................................103

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts...........103

Synchronizing with Facebook™......................................................104

Maps and locations....................................................................106

About location services...................................................................106

Using GPS......................................................................................106

Google Maps™...............................................................................107

Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................107

Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................108

Calendar.........................................................................................108

Alarm clock.....................................................................................108

Support and maintenance..........................................................111

Updating your device......................................................................111

Backup and restore application.......................................................112

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Resetting your device......................................................................113

Locking and protecting your device.................................................114

Support application.........................................................................116

Recycling your device.....................................................................116

Reference...................................................................................117

Settings overview............................................................................117

Status and notification icons overview.............................................118

Application overview.......................................................................119

Important information.................................................................121

Important information leaflet............................................................121

Limitations to services and features.................................................121

PlayStation® pocket and PlayStation® Store..................................121

Legal information.............................................................................121

Index...........................................................................................122

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Xperia™ SL User guide

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Getting started

Android™ – what and why?

Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform
many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own
needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing
applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™, you can download a range of
applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate
applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online services
that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different email
accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in
social networking.

Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and
your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features
and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.

Overview

1 Power key

2 Headset connector

3 Ear speaker

4 Front camera lens

5 HDMI™ connector

6 Volume key/Zoom key

7 Camera key

8 Menu key

9 Home key

10 Back key

11 Touchscreen

12 Connector for charger/USB cable

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13 Proximity sensor

14 Light sensor

15 Notification LED (Battery status)

16 Camera lens

17 Camera LED light

18 Speaker

19 Second microphone

20 NFC™ detection area

21 Main microphone

22 Strap hole

Assembly

To remove the back cover

• Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upward.

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To insert the micro SIM card

• Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold-

colored contacts facing down.

You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly. Some standard-sized SIM
cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card. Once you detach the micro SIM card
from the standard-sized SIM card, you cannot reattach it and use the standard-sized SIM card
again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a
detachable micro SIM card, contact your network operator for information on how to collect or
exchange your SIM card.

To remove the micro SIM card

1 Turn off your device.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Place a finger nail in the gap at the bottom end of the micro SIM card, then push

the card upward.

4 Press down on the top end of the card and drag it out.

To attach the back cover

1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then fit it into the slots.
2 Slide the cover toward the bottom end of the device. You hear a sound when the

back cover locks into place.

Turning the device on and off

To turn on the device

Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.

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1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3 To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.
4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
5 Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

To turn off the device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Screen lock

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and
play audio tracks.

To activate the screen

• Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

• Drag up or drag down.

To lock the screen manually

• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Setup guide

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and
help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your
specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.

To access the setup guide manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Setup guide.

Accounts and services

Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're
on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into
your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online
services from your device as well as from a computer.

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Google™ account

Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your
Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™
application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from
Google Play™.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.
This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.

Facebook™ account

Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.

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Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Back

• Go back to the previous screen

• Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel

Home

• Go to the Home screen

• Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications

Menu

• Open a list of options available in the current screen or application

Battery

Your device has an embedded battery.

Charging the battery

Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take a few minutes before
the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a
power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device while it is
charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does
not damage the battery or the device.

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the
charge status showing a level below 100 percent.

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To charge your device

1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a

computer).

3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the

USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.

4 When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the

USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend
the connector when removing the cable from the device.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up
after you connect the charger cable to a power source.

Battery LED status

Green The battery is fully charged

Red The battery level is low

Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full

To check the battery level

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

• Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

• Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the

Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.
This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless
networks.

• Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn

them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.
You do not need to turn off 3G.

• Use the Extended Standby Mode setting to minimize battery consumption when the

screen is inactive.

• Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar and

contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization intervals.

• Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most

power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may also consume more power.

• Close and exit applications that you are not using.

• Lower the screen display brightness level.

• Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no

network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and
this consumes power.

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• Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less

battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.

• Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time

during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

• Disable any live wallpaper.

To access the battery usage menu

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery.

To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen

1 Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2 Tap Widgets > Tools.
3 Tap and hold the Mobile data widget, then drag it to an empty area of your Home

screen.

To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen

1 Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2 Tap Widgets > Tools.
3 Tap and hold the Quick settings widget, then drag it to an empty area of your

Home screen.

Reducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode

Use the Extended Standby Mode to make your battery last longer. To save power, your
Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and unused applications are paused when your device is
in standby mode. You can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages.
Once the screen becomes active again, your phone exits standby mode and all paused
functions are resumed.

To activate extended standby mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Mark the Extended Standby Mode checkbox, then tap Activate.

To deactivate extended standby mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management, then unmark the Extended

Standby Mode checkbox.

Using the touchscreen

A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy
it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.

The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.

To open or highlight an item

• Tap the item.

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Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

To mark or unmark options

• Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

To zoom

• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or

spread them apart (to zoom in).

When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.

Scrolling

Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
also scroll to the sides.

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

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To scroll

• Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

To flick

• To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the

screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop
it immediately by tapping the screen.

Sensors

Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects
the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your
device when you are engaged in a call.

Using the lockscreen

On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking
the screen.

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To take a photo from the lockscreen

1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen.
3 Tap .

To play an audio track from the lockscreen

1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.
3 Tap .

To pause an audio track from the lockscreen

1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap .

To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen

1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap or .

Home screen

The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can
customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and
other items.

The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick
left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes. shows which part of
the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and
add, or delete panes.

The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.

To go to the Home screen

• Press .

To browse the Home screen

• Flick right or left.

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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home

screen pane, then tap .

To add a pane to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.

Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.

To add a widget to the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,

then tap Widgets.

2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release

the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.

2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

Rearranging your Home screen

Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and
add shortcuts and widgets.

Customization options

When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization options appear:

Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.

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To view customization options from the Home screen

• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and

customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3 Select a shortcut.

You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and
holding the application.

To move an item on the Home screen

• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the

item to the new location.

To delete an item from the Home screen

• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the

item to .

To create a folder on the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device

vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

2 Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

To add items to a folder on the Home screen

• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the

item to the folder.

To rename a folder on the Home screen

1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Changing the background of your Home screen

Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

To change your Home screen wallpaper

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme for your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Accessing and using applications

Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you
download.

The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left
and right to view all content.

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To open the Application screen

• From your Home screen, tap .

To browse the Application screen

• From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to

the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

3 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your

finger.

To share an application from your Application screen

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by

.

3 Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if

necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have
selected.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

• From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

To close an application

• Press .

Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.

Recently used applications window

You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open
small apps.

To open the recently used applications window

• Press and hold

.

Using small apps

From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small
apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your
screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time
on the same screen.

To open the small apps bar

• Press and hold . The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

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To open a small app

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold .
2 Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.

To close a small app

• Tap on the small app window.

To move a small app

• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,

then move it to the desired location.

To minimize a small app

• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,

then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange your small apps

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold .
2 Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps

bar.

To remove a small app from the small apps bar

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold .
2 Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.

To restore a previously removed small app

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold .
2 Tap > Installed small apps.
3 Select the small app that you want to restore.

To download a small app

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap , then tap .
3 Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to

complete the installation.

Application menu

You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look
different depending on which application you are using.

To open a menu in an application

• While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Rearranging your Application screen

Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2 Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.

To move an application on the Application screen

1 Open the Application screen.
2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the

item to the new location.

You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.

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To uninstall an application from the Application screen

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

Status and notifications

The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the
left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new
message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal
strength, battery status, and other information.

The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for example, Wi-Fi®,
Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the
Notification panel to change other settings.

A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light may not work when the battery level is low.

Checking notifications and ongoing activities

You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more
information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a
calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such
as the music player.

To open the Notification panel

• Drag the status bar downwards.

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To close the Notification panel

• Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

• Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear the Notification panel

• From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your device from the Notification panel

You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.

To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel

1 Drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap .

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .

To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel

1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .

To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel

1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

1 Drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap .

Settings menu

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.

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To access your device settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your
device settings.

Typing text

You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing
letters, numbers and other characters.

On-screen keyboard

Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this
keyboard by touching a text field.

Using the on-screen keyboard

1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access

extra characters in the language.

2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.

3 Display numbers and symbols.

4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.

5 Enter a space.

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

7 Delete a character before the cursor.

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

• Tap a text entry field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

• When the on-screen keyboard is open, press .

To personalise the on-screen keyboard

1 Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .
2 Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark

the Smiley key checkbox.

If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
smiley icon will not appear.

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To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

• When you enter text, turn the device sideways.

For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.

To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

• To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

• To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a

list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".

To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

• Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.

To turn on the caps lock

• Before you type a word, touch and hold or until appears.

To enter numbers or symbols

• When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap

to view more options.

To enter common punctuation marks

1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted

before the space.

To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.

To delete characters

• Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .

To enter a carriage return

• When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.

To select text

1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by

tabs on both sides.

2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.

To edit text in landscape orientation

1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.
2 Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.

To edit text in portrait orientation

1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar

appear.

2 Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired

changes.

Application bar

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2 Select all text

3 Cut text

4 Copy text

5 Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

Using the Gesture input function to write words

You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.

Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

To enter text using the Gesture input function

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to

letter to trace the word you want to write.

2 Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested

based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the
candidate bar.

3 To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot

find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word. Then try again to
trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the
word.

4 If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you

want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to
enter.

To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of
the word.

To change the Gesture input settings

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Text input settings.
4 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.
5 If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap

the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive
text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via
the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

Using the Phonepad

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1 Choose a text input option

2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3 Display numbers

4 Display symbols and smileys

5 Enter a space

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

7 Delete a character before the cursor

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.

To open the Phonepad for the first time

1 Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.
4 Select the Phonepad.

The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.

To enter text using the Phonepad

• When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the

letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

• When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you

want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then
do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

• When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

1 When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.
2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing
language and automatic correction.

To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

To add a writing language for text input

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap

OK to confirm.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a
text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction, automatic spacing,
and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how
words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to
remember new words that you write.

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To change the text input settings

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or

.

2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant

settings.

Entering text using voice input

When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.

To enable voice input

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or

.

2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4 Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen

keyboard or Phonepad.

To enter text using voice input

1 Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.
2 If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,

.

3 When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The

suggested text appears.

4 Edit the text manually if necessary.

Customizing your device

You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can
change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback.

To adjust the ring volume with the volume key

• Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent
mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To set your device to vibrate mode

• Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.

You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens
to set your device to vibrate mode.

To set your device to silent mode

1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status

bar.

2 Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.

You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens
to set your device to silent mode.

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To set your device to vibrate and ring mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.

Time and date

You can change the time and date on your device.

To set the date manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Set date.
5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6 Tap Done.

To set the time manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4 Tap Set time.
5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6 If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
7 Tap Done.

To set the time zone

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Select time zone.
5 Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a ringtone

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3 Select a ringtone.
4 Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

To select the notification sound

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.

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Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
4 Tap OK.

The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery
performance, see Improving battery performance.

To set the screen to vibrate

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft

keys and certain applications.

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3 Select an option.

To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .

To keep the screen active while your device is charging

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Developer options.
3 Mark the Stay awake checkbox.

Language settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.

To change the language

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3 Select an option.
4 Tap OK.

If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.

Airplane mode

In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your internal
storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.

Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.

To turn on Airplane mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.

You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.

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Enhancing the sound output

You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.

Using Clear Phase™ technology

Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.

To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.

The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.

Using xLOUD™ technology

Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.

To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.

Memory

You can save content to your device's internal storage.

Formatting the internal storage

You can format your phone's internal storage, for example, to free up memory. By doing
so, you erase all data on the internal storage.

Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before formatting the
internal storage. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer. For more
information, refer to Connecting your device to a computer on page 98.

To clear the internal storage

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Clear internal storage.
3 Tap Clear internal storage > Erase everything.

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Using a headset

Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.

To use a headset

1 Connect the headset to your device.
2 To answer a call, press the call handling key.
3 To end the call, press the call handling key.

If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.

If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you
end the call.

Internet and messaging settings

To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these
settings:

• For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come

preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages
right away.

• In some cases, you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the

first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings later from
the Settings menu.

• You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any

time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and
messaging settings.

To download Internet and messaging settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
3 Tap Accept.

To reset the default Internet settings

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3 Tap .
4 Tap Reset to default.

Access Point Names (APNs)

An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The
APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and

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which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot
access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia
messages.

To view the current APN

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.

To add Internet settings manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3 Tap .
4 Tap New APN.
5 Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
6 Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7 Enter all other information required by your network operator.
8 Tap , then tap Save.

Usage info

For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your
device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.
3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
4 Tap Agree to allow the sending of usage information.

Controlling data usage

Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during
a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for your device
to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual
applications.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To access data usage settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic

accordingly.

You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic
checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

To set a data usage warning

1 Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a

warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

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To set a data usage limit

1 Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5 To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.

Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off
automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Find and tap the desired application.
4 Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
5 To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and

make the desired changes.

Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.

The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.

Mobile network settings

Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile
networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your device to use a
particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.

To select a network mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Network Mode.
4 Select a network mode.

To select another network manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3 Tap Search mode > Manual.
4 Select a network.

If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.

To activate automatic network selection

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3 When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.
4 Tap Automatic.

Turning off data traffic

You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data
downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed
information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.

When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can
also send and receive multimedia messages.

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To turn off all data traffic

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox.

Data roaming

Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you
are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges may
apply. Contact your service provider for more information.

Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronization requests. Additional
charges may apply when such Internet connections are established while you are roaming.
Consult your network operator for more information.

To activate data roaming

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Mark the Data roaming checkbox.

You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated.

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Google Play™

Getting started with Google Play™

Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an
application or game and send feedback on it.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a
Google™ account on your device on page 52.

Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions

To open Google Play™

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Play Store.

Downloading from Google Play™

You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free
applications.

Before you download applications

Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection.

Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to
your device. Contact your operator for more information.

To download a free application

1 In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or

by using the search function.

2 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the

installation.

To download a paid application

1 In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or

by using the search function.

2 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your

purchase.

To open a downloaded application

1 In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.
2 Tap the downloaded application.

You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.

Clearing your application data

You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in
some applications.

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To clear all cache for an application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Apps.
4 Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.
5 Tap Clear cache.

It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.

To delete an installed application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Apps.
4 Select the application that you want to delete.
5 Tap Uninstall.

It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.

Permissions

Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your
device in order to work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from you.
For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic,
and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealing
or deleting data, or by reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give
permissions to applications you trust.

To view permissions of an application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Apps.
4 Tap the desired application.
5 Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.

Installing applications not from Google Play™

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. By
default, your device is set to block such installations. However, you can change this
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.

Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible
for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third­party content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have
any questions or concerns.

To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4 Tap OK.

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Calling

Emergency calls

Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You
can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without
the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.

To make an emergency call

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .

You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are
barred.

To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked

1 Tap Emergency call.
2 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .

Call handling

You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in
your contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use
the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and call logs.

When you make a call, your device's main microphone works together with the second
microphone to suppress noise and background sound.

Do not cover the second microphone while you make a call.

To dial a phone number

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .
3 If the call log appears, tap to enter the dialpad view.
4 Enter the phone number and tap .

To delete a digit entered by mistake, tap

To make a call using smart dial

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you

want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.

4 Tap the contact you want to call.

To end a call

• Tap End call.

To make an international call

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then

tap Call.

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To answer a call

• Drag to the right across the screen.

To decline a call

• Drag to the left across the screen.

To reject a second call

• When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap .

To change the ear speaker volume during a call

• Press the volume key up or down.

To turn on the loudspeaker during a call

• Tap .

To mute the microphone during a call

• Tap .

To activate the screen during a call

• Briefly press .

To enter numbers during a call

1 During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears.
2 Tap the numbers you want to enter.

To mute the ringtone for an incoming call

• When you receive the call, press the volume key.

Recent calls

In the call log, you can view missed , received , and dialed calls.

To view your missed calls

1 When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar

downwards.

2 Tap Missed call.

To call a number from your call log

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3 To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch

and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.

You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.

To add a number from the call log to your contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3 Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4 Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5 Edit the contact details and tap Done.

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Voicemail

If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.

To enter your voicemail number

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >

Voicemail number.

3 Enter your voicemail number.
4 Tap OK.

To call your voicemail service

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Touch and hold 1.

Multiple calls

If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it

is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.

To activate or deactivate call waiting

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
3 To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.

To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold

• When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap .

To make a second call

1 During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2 Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.
3 The first call is put on hold.

The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.

To switch between multiple calls

• To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap .

To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold

• Tap End call.

Conference calls

With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more

people.

For details on the number of participants you can add to a conference call, contact your

network operator.

To make a conference call

1 During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2 Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second

participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.

3 Tap to add the second participant to the conference call.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.

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To have a private conversation with a conference call participant

1 During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2 Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.
3 To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .

To release a participant from a conference call

1 During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of

participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.

2 Tap next to the participant you want to release.

To end a conference call

• During the conference call, tap End conference call.

Call settings

Barring calls

You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call

barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then

a new password to activate the call barring function.

To bar incoming or outgoing calls

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking.
3 Select an option.
4 Enter the password and tap Enable.

Rejecting a call with a message

You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a

message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your device.

Six messages are predefined on your device. You can select from these predefined

messages, which can also be edited if necessary.

To reject a call with a predefined message

• Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.

To reject a second call with a predefined message

• When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward,

then select a message.

To edit the message used to reject a call

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
3 Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4 When you're done, tap OK.

Forwarding calls

You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering

service.

To forward calls

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3 Select an option.
4 Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.

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To turn off call forwarding

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3 Select an option, then tap Disable.

Showing or hiding your phone number

You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you

call them.

To show or hide your phone number

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.

Fixed Dialing Numbers

If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed

Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.

To enable or disable fixed dialing

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
3 Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4 Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.

To access the list of accepted call recipients

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing

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Contacts

About Contacts

Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses,

and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications

with that contact in one easy overview.

You can add new contacts in your device and synchronize them with contacts saved in

your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts

that support synchronization. The Contacts application automatically creates new entries

and also helps you match data such as email addresses with existing entries.

Transferring contacts to your new device

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Select a transfer method

that best suits your situation.

Transferring contacts using a PC

You can use a PC to transfer contacts from several device brands, including iPhone,

Samsung, HTC, and Nokia.

You need:

•

An Internet-connected PC running Windows

• A USB cable for your old device

• A USB cable for your new Android™ device

• Your old device

• Your new Android™ device

®

Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts

If you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion program. It's free,

and the installation files are already saved on your new device. PC Companion also

offers a range of other features, including help to update your device software.

To install PC Companion

1 New device: Turn on your new Android™ device and connect it to a PC using a

USB cable.

2 New device: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.
3 Computer: If a popup window appears to notify you about available PC software,

select Run Startme.exe.

4 Computer: Click Install to start the installation, then follow the instructions to

complete the installation.

To transfer contacts to your new device using PC Companion

1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup and

follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.

Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer

For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from

your old device, go to Transfer your contacts.

Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts

Your device works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™,

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®,or Facebook™. If you have synced the contacts in

your old device or your computer with an online account, you can transfer your contacts

to your new device using that account. For more detailed information about

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synchronization, see Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts on

page 103.

To synchronize contacts on your device with a synchronization account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3 If you have already set up a synchronization account and you want to sync with

that account, tap the account, then tap , and tap Sync now.

Transferring contacts from a SIM card

To import contacts from a SIM card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3 If you have set up a synchronization account, you can choose to add the SIM card

contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these contacts on

your device. Select your desired option.

4 To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,

tap Import all.

Receiving contacts from other devices

To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology

1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to

visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.

2 When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.
3 Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the

contact data.

To receive contacts sent using a messaging service

1 When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message,

open the message.

2 The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and

hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.

Contacts screen overview

1 Shortcut tabs

2 Touch a contact to view its details

3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts

4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu

5 Tap to search contacts

6 Tap here to create a contact

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Managing your contacts

You can create, edit, and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can

select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on your

device.

If you synchronize your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts on

your device to avoid duplicates.

Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow

you to edit contact details.

To view your contacts

• From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.

To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Filter.
3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have

synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears

in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.

4 When you are finished, tap OK.

To add a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap .
3 If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the

account to which you want to add the contact, or tap Local contact if you want

to keep the contact's information only on your device.

4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5 When you are finished, tap Done.

To edit a contact

1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3 Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.

To associate a picture with a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3 Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4 When you have added the picture, tap Done.

You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.

To view your communication with a contact

1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to view.
3 To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flick

through the filter items at the bottom of the screen.

To delete contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Touch and hold the contact you want to delete. To delete all contacts, press ,

then tap Mark several.

3 Tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select Mark all.
4 Tap , then tap OK.

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To edit contact information about yourself

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap Myself, then tap .
3 Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4 When you are done, tap Done.

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in

other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this

happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by

mistake, you can separate them again later.

To link contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to link with another contact.
3 Press , then tap Link contact.
4 Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap

OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the second

contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list.

To separate linked contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap .
3 Tap Unlink contact.
4 Tap OK.

Favorites

You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the

Contacts application.

To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite

1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3 Tap .

To view your favorite contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap .

Groups

You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the

Contacts application.

To assign a contact to a group

1 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2 Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then

tap Done.

4 Tap Done.

Communicating with your contacts

To search for a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search contacts

field. All contacts beginning with those letters appear.

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The quick contact menu

Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular contact.

Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message, and starting a

chat using the Google Talk™ application.

For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up

the application in your device and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to

start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the

quick contact menu.

Sharing your contacts

To send your business card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap Myself.
3 Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3 Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send several contacts at once

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Mark several.
3 Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4 Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Backing up contacts

You can use internal storage, a SIM card or an online synchronization tool such as

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.

To export all contacts to the phone's internal storage

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Back up contacts > Internal storage.
3 Tap OK.

To export contacts to a SIM card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.
3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all

your contacts.

4 Tap Back up.
5 Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your

SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing

contacts on your SIM card.

When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to

memory limitations on SIM cards.

To export all contacts to the USB storage

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Back up contacts > USB storage.
3 Tap OK.

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Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message

Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also

send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.

The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on

the operator and the language you use. If you exceed the character limit, then all your

single messages are linked together and sent as one message. You are charged for

each single text message you send. When you view your messages, they appear as

conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are

grouped together.

To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See

Internet and messaging settings.

To create and send a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap .
3 Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient is

not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .

4 When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
5 Tap Write message and enter your message text.
6 If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.
7 To send the message, tap Send.

If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.

To read a received message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the desired conversation.
3 If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap

Download message.

You can also open messages from the status bar when appears there. Just drag down the
bar and tap the message.

To reply to a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation containing the message.
3 Enter your reply and tap Send.

To forward a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3 Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4 Tap , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed

as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .

5 When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
6 Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.

In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.

To delete a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >

Delete.

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To delete conversations

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >

Delete.

To save a sender's number

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap > Save.
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit the contact information and tap Done.

To call a message sender

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap a conversation.
3 Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the

recipient name or number from the list that appears.

4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to

call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .

To save a file contained in a message you receive

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap

Download message.

4 Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.

To star a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 In the message you want to star, tap .
4 To unstar a message, tap .

To view starred messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3 All starred messages appear in a list.

To search for messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Search.
3 Enter your search keywords, then tap the confirm key.

Text and multimedia message options

To change your message notification settings

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
4 For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.

To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.

To view messages saved on the SIM card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings > SIM messages.

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Google Talk™

The Google Talk™ application lets you chat with your friends using text, voice and video.

To start Google Talk™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Talk.

To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™

1 When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.
2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.

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Email

Getting started with Email

You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application,

including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to

your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the

Gmail™ applications.

Using email accounts

To set up an email account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.

For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.

To set an email account as your default account

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Press , then tap Settings.
4 Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and

sending emails.

5 Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears

every time you open the email application.

If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.

To add an extra email account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Tap at the top of the screen, then tap Add account.
4 Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email

account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.

5 When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily

identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.

6 When you are done, tap Next.

To remove an email account from your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Press , then tap Settings.
4 Select the account you want to remove.
5 Tap Delete account > OK.

Gmail™ and other Google™ services

If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application on your device to

read, write, and organize email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to

work on your device, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application,

synchronize your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download

applications and games from Google Play™.

The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or

regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

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To set up a Google™ account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you

already have an account.

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

To open the Gmail™ application

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Gmail .

Using e-mail

To create and send an e-mail message

1 Make sure you have set up an e-mail account.
2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
3 If you are using several e-mail accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select

the account you want to use.

4 Tap , then tap To and start typing the recipient's name or e-mail address, or tap

and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.

5 Enter the e-mail subject and message text, then tap .

To receive email messages

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select

the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts

at once, tap Combined view.

4 To download new messages, tap .

If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic
(Push).

To read your email messages

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select

the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at

once, tap Combined view.

4 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.

To use the email preview pane

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to

check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.

3 Hold your device horizontally. The email preview pane appears.
4 Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email

opens in the preview pane. To view more information about the email, tap the

downward arrow next to the sender's name. In the body text field, pinch two

fingers together, or spread them apart, to zoom out or in.

5 To view the email in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the email

list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the leftward and

rightward arrows to read your previous or next message.

6 To return to the inbox view, tap the split bar accordingly.

Before using the preview pane, activate it in the preview pane settings.

To hide the preview pane, hold your device vertically, or change the preview pane settings.

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To change email preview pane settings

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 Press , then tap Settings.
3 Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option.

To view an email message attachment

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view.

Emails with attachments are indicated by .

4 After the email message opens, tap , then tap View.

To save a sender's email address to your contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
4 Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
5 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
6 Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

To reply to an e-mail message

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 In your e-mail inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap .
4 Tap Reply or Reply all.
5 Enter your reply, then tap .

To forward an e-mail message

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 In your e-mail inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap .
4 Tap Forward.
5 Tap To and enter the recipient's e-mail address manually, or tap to select a

recipient from your contacts.

6 Enter your message text, then tap .

To delete an email message

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to delete, then tap .
4 Tap Yes.

To sort your emails

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select

the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts

at once, tap Combined view.

4 Press , then tap Sort.
5 Select a sorting option.

To search for emails

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 Tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search.
3 Tap .
4 Enter your search text, then tap Go on your keyboard.
5 The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email that you want to

open.

To change search options, tap and select a different option.

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To view all folders for one email account

1 From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email.
2 Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then

tap again, and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account.

To change the inbox check frequency

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Press , then tap Settings.
4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5 Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.

To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 Press , then tap Settings.
3 Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out

of Office auto-reply.

4 Tap Out of office.
5 Tap beside Out of office so that changes to .
6 If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto

reply.

7 Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8 Tap OK to confirm.

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"WALKMAN" application

About the "WALKMAN" application

Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize music and

audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased

and downloaded from online stores.

To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the

Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer

and your device. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on

page 98.

"WALKMAN" application overview

1 Browse your music

2 Search all tracks saved on your device

3 Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™

4 Album art (if available)

5 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward

6 Total time length of the track

7 Elapsed time of current track

8 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind

9 Play/Pause button

10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind

Transferring media files to your device

Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your favorite

media content from a computer to your device, and then play or view this content on

your device. Media content can include music, photos, and videos. The easiest way to

transfer files is with a USB cable. After you connect your device and the computer using

the USB cable, you can use the file manager application on the computer or the Media

Go™ application to transfer the files.

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Using the "WALKMAN" application

To play audio content

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to

open.

3 Tap a track to play it.

You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have

necessary rights in material that you intend to share.

To change tracks

• When a track is playing, tap or .

• When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.

To pause a track

• Tap .

To fast forward and rewind music

• Touch and hold or .

You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.

To adjust the audio volume

• Press the volume key.

To improve the sound quality using the equalizer

1 When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.
3 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To

adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.

To turn on the surround sound feature

1 When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT).
3 Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.

To view the current play queue

1 While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2 Tap Play queue.

To minimize the "WALKMAN" application

• When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, tap to go to the previous screen,

or tap to go to the Home screen. The "WALKMAN" application stays playing in

the background.

To open the "WALKMAN" application when it is playing in the background

1 While a track is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward to open

the Notification panel.

2 Tap the track title to open the "WALKMAN" application.

Alternatively, you can press and then select the "WALKMAN" application.

To delete a track

1 In My music, browse to the track that you want to delete.
2 Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.

You can also delete albums this way.

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To send a track

1 In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold a track title.
2 Tap Send.
3 Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can also send albums and playlists in the same way.

To "Like" a track on Facebook™

1 While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.
2 Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a

comment in the comments field.

3 Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received successfully,

you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.

Visualizer

The Visualizer adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them. The effects for

each track are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example, in

response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm, and frequency level. You can also

change the background theme.

To turn on the Visualizer

1 In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2 Tap Visualizer.

Tap to switch to full screen view.

To change the background theme

1 In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2 Tap Visualizer.
3 Tap > Theme and select a theme.

Getting more information about a track or artist

In the "WALKMAN" application, you can get more information about the artist that you

are listening to by tapping the infinite button .

The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as:

• Music videos on YouTube™

• Artist info on Wikipedia

• Lyrics on Google

• Karaoke videos on YouTube™

• Extension searches on the web

• Content from the PlayNow™ service

The accuracy of search results may vary.

To get more information about an artist or track

• When a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .

Using My music to organize your tracks

Tap the My music tab in the "WALKMAN" application to get an overview of all the tracks

that are available from your device. In My music, you can manage your albums and

playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange your music by mood and tempo.

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Overview of My music

1 Go back to the current track

2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)

3 Browse your music by artist

4 Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels

5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™

6 Browse your favorite playlists

7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services

8 Browse all playlists

9 Browse audio by track

10 Browse by album

To add a shortcut to a track

1 In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the track for which you want to

create a shortcut.

2 Touch and hold the track title.
3 Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.

To rearrange shortcuts

• In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates,

then drag the item to a new location.

To delete a shortcut

• In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates,

then drag the item to .

You can only delete shortcuts that you create yourself.

To update your music with the latest information

1 In My music, tap .
2 Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads

the latest available album art and track information for your music.

The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.

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Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels

The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo.

SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select

music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.

To enable the SensMe™ channels application

• In My music, tap , then tap Download music info.

This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.

Using the Friends' music function to share music

The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that you

and your friends have shared using Facebook™.

To manage music from your friends

1 In My music, tap Friends' music > Recent.
2 Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.
3 Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a

comment in the comments field.

To view your shared music

1 In My music, tap Friends' music > My shares.
2 Scroll to an item you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if

any, are displayed.

Playing music in random order

You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist

you have created yourself, or an album.

To play tracks in random order

1 In My music, tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
2 Tap the album art, then tap to turn on Shuffle mode.

To turn off shuffle mode

• When tracks are playing in random order, tap the album art > .

Managing playlists

In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your

device. In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it

to copy playlists from the computer to your device.

For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98.

To create your own playlists

1 In the WALKMAN player, tap the MY MUSIC tab.
2 Tap Playlists.
3 In the menu that opens, tap Create new playlist.
4 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
5 Select your music and tap the Save icon at the top right of the screen.

To add tracks to a playlist

1 In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold the name of the artist or

the title of the album or track that you want to add.

2 Tap Add to playlist.
3 Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track.

The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.

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To play your own playlists

1 In My music, tap .
2 Under Playlists, tap a playlist.
3 Tap a track to play it.

To remove a track from a playlist

1 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.
2 Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

To delete a playlist

1 In My music, then select Playlists.
2 Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.
3 Tap Delete.
4 Tap Delete again to confirm.

You cannot delete default playlists.

"WALKMAN" application widget

The "WALKMAN" application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct

access to the "WALKMAN" application from your Home screen. You need to add this

widget to your Home screen before you can use it.

To add the "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen

1 Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap WALKMAN.

Protecting your hearing

Listening to the "WALKMAN" application or other media players at excessive volume or

for a prolonged period of time can damage your hearing, even when the volume is at a

moderate level. To alert you to such risks, a volume level warning appears when the

volume is too high, and after the "WALKMAN" application is used for over 20 hours.

To turn off the volume level warning

• When appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.

Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.

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Music services

TrackID™ technology

Identifying music using TrackID™ technology

Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in

your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and

album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can

view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are searching for.

For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.

The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,

or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

To open the TrackID™ application

1 From your Home screen, tap . .
2 Find and tap TrackID™.

You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.

To search for track information using TrackID™

1 Open the TrackID™ application, then hold your device towards the music source.
2 Tap . If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on

the screen.

To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .

To view TrackID™ charts

1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. The first time you view a chart,

it is set to your own region.

2 To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap > Regions.
3 Select a country or region.

Using TrackID™ technology results

Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognizes a track. You can

select to purchase the track or share it using email, SMS, or a social networking service.

You can also get more information about the track's artist.

To buy a track recognized by the TrackID™ application

1 After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2 Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.

You can also select a track to buy by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™
start screen.

The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks

and/or service providers in all areas.

To share a track

1 After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then

select a sharing method.

2 Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.

You can also select a track to share by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™
start screen.

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To view the artist information for a track

• After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.

You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the History or Charts tabs from
the TrackID™ start screen.

To delete a track from the track history

1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2 Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
3 Tap Yes to confirm.

Music Unlimited™

Using Music Unlimited™

Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs

over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal

music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using

a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to

www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.

Music Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.

To open Music Unlimited™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

About the PlayNow™ service

You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones,

and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. Note

that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.

The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries.

Before you download content

Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may

need to have enough space in the internal storage to download content.

When you download content to your device, you might be charged for the amount of data

transferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.

To start PlayNow™

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

Downloading from the PlayNow™ service

Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your device. Choose

from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones, and other content. Note that

payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.

To download a PlayNow item to your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap PlayNow™.
3 Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the

search function.

4 Tap the item to view its details.
5 Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been

validated, you can start to download your content.

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FM radio

About the FM radio

The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and

listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired

headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the

headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you

can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.

When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

To start the FM radio

1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through

the frequency band.

When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS

information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

To move between radio channels

• Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band.

To select the radio region

1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap Set radio region.
3 Select an option.

FM radio overview

1 Favorites list

2 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application

3 Radio on/off button

4 Tuned frequency

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5 Tuning dial

6 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel

7 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel

8 Save or remove a channel as a favorite

Using your favorite radio channels

You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using

favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel.

To save a channel as a favorite

1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a

favorite.

2 Tap .
3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.

To remove a channel as a favorite

1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2 Tap , then tap Delete.

Making a new search for radio channels

If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current

location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.

Any favorites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.

To start a new search for radio channels

1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all

available channels are displayed.

Sound settings

Switching the radio sound between devices

You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones. Once

either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the speaker, if desired.

To switch the radio sound to the speaker

1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap Play in speaker.

To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.

Switching between mono and stereo sound mode

You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations,

switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.

To switch between mono and stereo sound mode

1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap Enable stereo sound.
3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono

sound.

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Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™

Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM

radio.

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™

1

While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap

2 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If

successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.

3 Press to return the FM Radio.

The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,

or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

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Camera

About the camera

The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which

helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the

camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or

upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for

self-portraits.

Camera controls overview

1 Zoom in or out

2 Main camera screen

3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos

4 View photos and videos

5 Take photos or record video clips

6 Go back a step or exit the camera

7 Switch between front and main camera

8 Camera setting icons

9 Front camera

To open the camera

• When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.

To close the camera

• Press from the main camera screen.

Using the still camera

There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera key,

tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.

To take a photo using the camera key

1 Activate the camera.
2 Press the camera key fully down.

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To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button

1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release

your finger.

To take a self-portrait using the front camera

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.
3 To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you

release your finger.

To use the zoom function

• When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.

To use the still camera flash

1 When the camera is open, press .
2 Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.
3 Take the photo.

To view your photos and videos

1 Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a

photo or video.

2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .

To delete a photo

1 Open the photo that you want to delete.
2 Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3 Tap .
4 Tap OK to confirm.

Face detection

You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera

automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows

which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera.

You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.

To turn on face detection

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Normal.
3 To display all settings, tap .
4 Tap Focus mode > Face detection.

To take a photo using face detection

1 When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at

your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.

2 Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in focus.
3 To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces

Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera

detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When

the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.

To turn on Smile Shutter™

1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap .
3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.

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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at

your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.

2 The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken

automatically.

3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos

when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless

networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.

When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical

position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the

geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of

these two symbols appear, geotagging is turned off.

To turn on geotagging

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.
3 Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
4 Check the options that you want to select under Location services.
5 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.
6 If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo can

get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.

Using still camera settings

To select still camera settings

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 To display all settings, press .
3 Tap the setting you want to select.

To customize the still camera settings panel

1 When the camera is open, tap to display all settings.
2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Still camera settings overview

Superior auto

Optimize your settings to suit any scene.

Normal

Front camera

Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.

Picture effect

Apply effects to photos.

Scene selection

Sweep Panorama

Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the
camera steadily from one side to the other.

Resolution

Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo

with a higher resolution requires more memory.

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Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a

backlight.

Auto

The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

Fill flash

Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.

Off

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self­timer to avoid blurred photos.

Red-eye reduction

Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.

Self-timer

With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to

take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also

use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 sec.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile Shutter™

Use the smile shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to

before taking a photo.

Quick launch

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in

sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.

Launch and capture

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch only (still camera)

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and record video

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.

Launch only (video camera)

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

Exposure value

Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

White balance

The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.

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Auto

Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

ISO

You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by

increasing the ISO sensitivity.

Auto

Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

100

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.

200

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.

400

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.

800

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the

amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Center

Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.

Average

Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.

Spot

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Geotagging

Tag photos with details of where you took them.

On

When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be
added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is
determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position,
appears.

Off

When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.

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Preview

You can choose to preview the photo just after you have taken or the video you have

recorded.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you have taken.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken.

Off

The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Auto upload

Automatically upload updates to photos to a preselected social networking service

(SNS).

Touch capture

Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The

photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when

focus mode is set to touch focus.

On

Off

Shutter sound

Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.

Using the video camera

To record a video using the camera key

1 Activate the camera.
2 To start recording a video, press the camera key.
3 To stop recording, press the camera key again.

Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.

To record a video by tapping the screen

1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap to start recording.
4 Tap to stop recording.

Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.

To play recorded videos

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.
3 Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by .
4 Tap to play a video.
5 To stop playing the video, tap or .

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To delete a recorded video

1 Browse to the video that you want to delete.
2 Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3 Tap .
4 Tap OK to confirm.

Using the video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3 To display all settings, tap .
4 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.

To customize the video camera settings panel

1 When the video camera is open, press to display all settings.
2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Video camera settings overview

Scenes

The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using

preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the

selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.

Off

The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

Soft snap

Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

Landscape

Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Night

When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.

Beach and snow

Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.

Sports

Use for videos of fast moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Party

Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

1920×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

1280×720(16:9)

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.

176×144(11:9)

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is
limited to fit in a multimedia message.

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Photo light

Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a

backlight.

On

Off

Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.

Self-timer

With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record

group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to

avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

On (2 sec.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

Off

The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Quick launch

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in

sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.

Launch and capture

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch only (still camera)

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and record video

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.

Launch only (video camera)

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

Focus mode

The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous

autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus

frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected
and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Infinity

Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the
camera may be blurred.

Exposure value

This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.

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White balance

The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.

Auto

Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the

amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.

Center

Adjust the exposure to the center of the image.

Average

Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.

Spot

Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

Geotagging

Tag videos with details of where you took them.

On

When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be
added to a video, the location must be determined before you take the video. Your location is
determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position,
appears.

Off

When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a video.

Microphone

Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.

Touch capture

Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The

photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when

focus mode is set to touch focus.

On

Off

Shutter sound

Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.

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Album

About Album

Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to

view similar content that you've saved to your device. You can add geotags to your

photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view

photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™

web album, or to Facebook™.

From Album, you can share your favorite photos and videos with friends via Bluetooth™

wireless technology, email, messaging, and various online services. You can also

perform basic editing tasks on photos, and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures.

For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98.

Album tab overview

The following tabs are available in Album:

• Pictures – view all photos and videos saved on your device.

• My albums – view your online albums, and your geotagged photos and video clips on a

world map.

To open Album

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album.

If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and

videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile

BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce

battery consumption.

To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display.
3 Mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine checkbox if it is not marked.

Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab

In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a

grid view.

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Overview of Pictures tab

1 Grid view of photos and videos.

2 Scroll up or down to view content.

3 Tap a photo or video to view it.

4 The date and number of items in the group below.

To view photos and videos in grid view

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically

ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

3 Tap a photo or video to view it.
4 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or

video.

If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.

To change the size of the thumbnails in Album

• When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart

to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

To work with batches of photos or videos in Album

1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select

items.

2 Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue

frame.

3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected

items.

To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.

Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab

The following tiles are available in My albums:

• Camera albums – view all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.

• Internal memory – view all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.

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Overview of My albums tab

1 View photos and videos on Facebook™.

2 View photos and videos in Picasa™.

3 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.

4 View your photos in globe mode.

5 View your photos on a map.

6 View all photos with faces.

7 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.

To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums.
3 Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a

chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

4 Tap a photo or video to view it.
5 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or

video.

If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.

To view content in list view in the Internal memory tile

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Internal memory.
3 Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a

chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

4 Tap a photo or video to view it.
5 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or

video.

If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.

Working with photos in Album

You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with

contacts, or use them as wallpaper.

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To zoom a photo

• When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to

zoom out.

• When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers

together to zoom out.

To watch a slideshow of your photos

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.

2 Tap a photo to end the slideshow.

To watch a slideshow of your photos with music

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> SensMe™ slideshow.

2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .

The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to

play a slideshow.

3 To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .

For more information about SensMe™, see Categorizing your music using SensMe™
channels on page 59.

To rotate a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2 Select Rotate left or Rotate right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.

To crop a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Edit photo> > Crop.

2 To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the

squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.

3 To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the

four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner

accordingly.

4 To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the

frame, then drag it to the desired position.

5 To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncropped

version remains on your device.

To use a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Use as.

2 Select an option from the list that appears.
3 Follow the relevant steps to use the photo.

To edit a photo

• When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Edit photo.

To share a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2 In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the

photo, then follow the steps to send it.

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To add a geotag to a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

to open the map screen.

2 Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3 To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want

to move the photo.

4 When you are done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.

When a photo is geotagged, appears along with location information. You can tap this icon
to view the photo on a map.

To delete a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2 Tap OK.

Working with videos in Album

Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied

to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by uploading

them to online services.

To play a video

1 Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
2 Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.
3 Tap the video to play it.
4 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide

the controls, tap the screen again.

To pause a video

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap .

To fast forward and rewind a video

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.

To adjust the volume of a video

• Press the volume key.

To share a video

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >

Share.

2 In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the

selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.

You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items

may not send if the file size is too large.

To delete a video

1 In Album, find the video you want to delete.
2 Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video

thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.

3 Tap , then tap OK.

Viewing your photos on a map

If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information

gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show

friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location information

is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection, you can select to

use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position.

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Overview of Maps tile

1 Search a location on the map.

2 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.

3 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.

4 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.

To enable location detection

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Location services.
3 Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.

To view geotagged photos on a map in Album

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.
3 Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
4 If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on

the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example,

. To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails

at the bottom of the screen.

When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.

To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.
3 Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
4 If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on

the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example,

. To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails

at the bottom of the screen.

When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application, you can touch the screen to
display the toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.

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To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album

1 When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag.
2 Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.
3 Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.

To edit the geotag of a photo in Album

1 When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its

frame turns blue.

2 Drag the photo to the new location.

You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.

To change the map view in Album

• When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view, Globe view, or

Satellite view.

Viewing online albums

In Album, view the photos and videos that you and your friends have uploaded to online

services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from your friends

and add your own comments as well.

Overview of online services

1 Active online service.

2 Name of online album.

3 Number of items in the online album.

4 Refresh.

To view photos from online services in Album

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums.
3 Tap the desired online service.
4 Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service

are displayed.

5 Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
6 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or

video.

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To view and add comments to online album content

1 When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the

toolbars, then tap to view the comments.

2 To view more comments, scroll down the screen.
3 To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,

then tap Post.

To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™

• While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the

screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on

Facebook™.

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Movies

About Movies

Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on

your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre

info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices

that are connected to the same network.

Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the

Movies application.

Overview of Movies

1 All video categories available on your device.

2 Browse all movies.

3 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices.

4 Browse all TV shows.

5 Manage video content from Video Unlimited™.

Video Unlimited™ may not be available in all countries or regions.

Using Movies

To play a video in Movies

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play.
3 Tap the video you want to select, then tap to play it.
4 To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
5 To pause playing, tap .
6 To rewind, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward, drag the progress

bar marker right.

To play a video in full screen

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap .

To play the video in its original size, tap .

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To share a video

1 When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2 Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow

the relevant steps to send it.

To get movie information manually

1 Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3 Tap , then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked.
4 Open the Movies or TV shows tab and browse to the thumbnail of a file that you

want to get information about.

5 Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
6 In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the

keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.

7 Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.

You also get information about newly added videos automatically when the Movies application

is opened and the Get video details checkbox is marked. Data transmission charges may

apply.

If the downloaded information is not correct, tap and search again using different
keywords.

To clear information about a video

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit.
3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.

To play a video on an external device

1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same

Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > .
3 Tap Throw, then select a device from the list.
4 Select the video that you want to play.

To change the sound settings while a video is playing

1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap , then tap Sound settings.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4 When you're finished, tap OK.

To delete a video

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to delete.
3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4 Tap Delete again to confirm.

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Video Unlimited™

About Video Unlimited™

Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not

only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), or

PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies,

comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.

Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.

To open Video Unlimited™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

Video Unlimited™ menu overview

View your account information

Search for a video

View the download status for all your items

View and change settings for your account, purchases, and downloads

Add the current video to a wish list

Delete all items in your wish list

Delete the video you're currently viewing from the wish list

Share information about the current video via a social network, email, Bluetooth, or other method

View legal information

The Video Unlimited™ menu is dynamic, which means that all options are not always available.

For example, the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are

viewing the list.

To open the Video Unlimited™ menu

• Open Video Unlimited, then tap .

Creating a Video Unlimited™ account

You need to create a Video Unlimited™ account if you want to buy or rent movies

through the Video Unlimited™ service.

Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection

Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also

choose to preview videos you're interested in.

Renting or buying a video

When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time

period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased

video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.

Video Unlimited™ notifications overview

When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:

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Downloading of video is completed

Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi-Fi
network, and that you have enough free space on your internal storage.

Downloading of video is ongoing

Downloading is paused

Confirmation of successful purchase

Rental countdown period has started

Watching a video from Video Unlimited™

You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are

connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.

Video menu overview

When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the

following options:

Delete the current video

View information about the current video

Change the audio language

Change the language of subtitles, or remove subtitles

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Web browser

About the web browser

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in most

markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link

to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.

Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets.

To open the web browser

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

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Connectivity

Connecting to wireless networks

You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This

way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with

other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers.

If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to

this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal

services at your company.

Before using Wi-Fi®

To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connect

to an available Wi-Fi® network, and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength

of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device's location. Move closer to

the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi® to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi .
4 Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or

secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated

by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

5 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure

network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar

once you are connected.

Your device remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within

reach of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your device automatically connects to it.

In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more
information.

To connect to another Wi-Fi® network

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
3 Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.

To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually

1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press , then tap Scan. Your device now scans for all available Wi-Fi®

networks.

4 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name from the list of available

networks.

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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.
2 From the Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi .
4 Tap .
5 Enter the Network SSID for the network.
6 Tap the Security field to select a security type.
7 If required, enter a password.
8 Tap Save.

The Wi-Fi® network name may be indicated as SSID, ESSID or Access Point. Contact your

Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.

Advanced Wi-Fi® settings

Wi-Fi® network status

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks

available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You

can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Press .
5 Tap Advanced.
6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network

information is displayed.

Wi-Fi® sleep policy

By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile

data.

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to

access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).

To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press .
4 Tap Advanced.
5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6 Select an option.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB

cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data

connection with up to eight other devices at once, by turning your device into a portable

Wi-Fi® hotspot.

When your device is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the

status bar or in the Notification panel:

USB tethering is active

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Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a

computer.

3 From your Home screen, tap .
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or

disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and internal storage over a USB cable at the

same time.

You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a

security type.

5 If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its

Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now

connect to this network.

8 Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing

your data connection via Wi-Fi®.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap Save.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access

resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example,

VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for

users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of

the internal network, for example, when they are traveling.

VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some

networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your device. For

detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please

contact the network administrator of your company or organization.

To add a virtual private network

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 Tap Add VPN profile.
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap Save.

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To connect to a virtual private network

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices

You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for

example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital

Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network

in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA

Certified™ devices on your device.

After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to

music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with

your device's camera on a large-screen TV.

Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device

When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other

device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server

device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to

your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

To play a shared track on your device

1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same

Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3 Tap My music to open the music library.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to

play. The track starts playing automatically.

To play a shared video on your device

1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same

Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > Devices.
3 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to

play.

To view a shared photo on your device

1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same

Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and

connected devices are displayed.

4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.

Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™

devices

Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™

devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content

with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client

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devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client

devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access

permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.

Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.

To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3 Tap My music to open the music library.
4 Press , then tap Media server.
5 To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status

bar. Your device can now work as a media server.

6 Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your

device.

7 A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and

set the relevant access permissions for other devices.

The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to

your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that

your Wi-Fi® network is working.

You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > More… > Media server

settings. If you close the Media server view, the function stays running in the background.

To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.

To set access permissions for a pending device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Select a device from the Pending devices list.
5 Select an access permission level.

To change the name of a registered device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
5 Enter a new name for the device.

To change the access level of a registered device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Select a device from the Registered devices list.
5 Tap Change access level and select an option.

To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Tap .

Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device

Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another

device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to

function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or

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play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with

DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.

The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.

Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.

To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device

1 Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the

same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Album.
4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device to

share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order on

the device that you select.

6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file stops

playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.

You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .

To play a music track from your device on a DMR device

1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected

to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3 Tap My music to open the music library.
4 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap

the track.

5 Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays

automatically on the device that you select.

6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track

stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.

NFC

Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video,

photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags

that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate

certain functions on your device.

NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices

sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first

turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must be active.

NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.

To turn on the NFC function

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the NFC checkbox.

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NFC detection area

The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with

another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.

To share a contact with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active.

2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
3 Tap the contact that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate

and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen of

the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.

To share a music file with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function

turned on, and that both screens are active.

2 To open the “WALKMAN” application, tap , then find and tap .
3 Tap the My music tab to open the music library.
4 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
5 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works

whether the track is playing or paused.

6 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate

and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.

7 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
8 When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving

device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.

You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.

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To share a photo or video with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active.

2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then

find and tap Album.

3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and play a short

sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the

receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.

You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.

To share a web address with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 To open the web browser, find and tap .
4 Load the web page that you want to share.
5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and play a short

sound. A thumbnail of the web page appears.

6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the

receiving device.

Scanning NFC tags

Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded

tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You

can receive additional information, such as a web address.

To scan an NFC tag

1 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is

active.

2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your

device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the

tag to open it.

3 To open the tag, tap it.

Paying for items with your device

You can use the Operator wallet application on your device to pay for items in stores that

support NFC payment methods. Just tap your device on specially enabled electronic

payment pads to pay for your purchases. Payments are backed by a credit or debit card,

or by prepaid cards or vouchers. Your payment information is stored in the payment

application, so you don’t need to enter it every time.

To use Operator wallet, your SIM card must have a secure element embedded. Contact your

network operator for more details.

Google Wallet™

Use the Google Wallet™ application to pay for goods at checkouts. If there is a

supported NFC terminal at the checkout, you can just tap your device on the terminal to

pay. Google Wallet™ stores details of your credit and debit cards as well as details of

coupons and other special offers. Most major credit card types are supported. Security

features include a PIN, encrypted storage, and the ability to remotely disable a lost

wallet.

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Operator wallet

The Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your

network operator, such as the option to pay for items in subway trains and stores.

Contact your network operator for more information about these services.

To select a wallet for use on your device

1 Make sure that the NFC function is on.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > More….
4 Tap Wallet and select an option.

Connecting to an NFC compatible device

You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such

as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the

User guide of the compatible device for more information.

You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ activated on both devices for the connection to

work.

Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to

connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your device and

create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as

computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better

within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to

manually pair your device with other Bluetooth™ devices.

Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.

To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.
4 Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.
5 Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Press and select Visibility timeout.
4 Select an option.

Naming your device

You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have

turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible.

To give your device a name

1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4 Press and select Rename phone.
5 Enter a name for your device.
6 Tap Rename.

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device

When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your

device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices to

make and receive calls.

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Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will remember

this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to enter

a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does

not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get the device passcode.

You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a paired

Bluetooth™ device.

Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to both

pair and connect with the other device.

You can pair your device with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect to

one Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.

To pair your device with another Bluetooth™ device

1 Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth™

function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

2 From the Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a

list.

4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your device.
5 Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.

Your device and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.

To connect your device to another Bluetooth™ device

1 If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your

device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that

device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your device.

To unpair a Bluetooth™ device

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair.
4 Tap Unpair.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology

Share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers.

You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™ function, such as:

• Photos and videos

• Music and other audio files

• Contacts

• Web pages

To send items using Bluetooth™

1 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the

device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

2 Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to

send, and scroll to the item.

3 Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may

need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other

ways to send an item may exist.

4 Select Bluetooth.
5 Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.
6 Tap the name of the receiving device.
7 Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
8 Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.

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To receive items using Bluetooth™

1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™

devices.

2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested

passcode.

4 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar

downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

5 Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
6 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward.
7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant

notification.

To view files you have received using Bluetooth™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Press and select Show received files.

Connecting your device to a computer

Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other file

types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless

technology.

When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to

install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you

access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update

your device, synchronize device content, and more.

You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and

a computer.

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and

management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop

content between your device and the computer, using the computer's file explorer.

If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's best to

use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so

that you can use them on your device.

To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable

1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage

connected appears in the status bar.

2 Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until

the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in Microsoft®

Windows® Explorer.

3 Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the

computer.

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi

You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a

computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two

devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your

device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer.

Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.

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In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.

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To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode

1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network

configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the

computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.

To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode

1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
5 Tap Connect.

Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.

To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.
4 Tap Disconnect.

To remove a pairing with another device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap Forget.

PC Companion

PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features

and services which help you transfer music, video, and pictures to and from your phone.

You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest software

version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your phone and

the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a computer via USB

cable.

You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating

systems to use the PC Companion application:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)

To start PC Companion

1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of

the features you want to use.

Media Go™

The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in

your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC

Companion application.

You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®

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• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher

To transfer content using the Media Go™ application

1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.
2 Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.
3 Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In

PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some

cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.

4 Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.

Connecting your phone to a TV set

Connect your phone to a TV set using a HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

cable, and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you

connect your phone to the TV set, the Gallery application opens. This application helps

you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.

To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection

1 Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your

phone's status bar after a connection is established.

2 The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your

phone screen to view your media files on the TV.

You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony
IM-820 cable.

To view help about using the TV remote control

1 Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™

cable is connected to both your phone and the TV set.

2 Tap HDMI connected to view instructions on how to use the control buttons on

your TV's remote control.

You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.

Compatible with BRAVIA Sync enabled devices. Limited functionality supported on most

HDMI™ enabled TV’s.

To disconnect your phone from the TV set

• Disconnect the HDMI™ cable from your phone or the TV set.

Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application

About scanning with the NeoReader™ application

Use your device as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For

example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to

buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this

code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information

or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.

To start the NeoReader™ application

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap NeoReader™.

To scan a barcode

1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode

until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.

2 Your device automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode is

recognized.

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